Bulldogs Split Games at Hinson's Tire Pros Winter Classic

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - The Allan Hancock College men's basketball program picked up one win and suffered one loss while competing at the Hinson's Tire Pros Winter Classic over the weekend. 

The Bulldogs now hold a 2-2 overall record and are set to make their home debut on Friday, November 19th, during the annual Home Motors Tournament. The full tournament schedule can be found here and tickets can be purchased by clicking here. 

GAME ONE - SEQUOIAS def. ALLAN HANCOCK, 70-63 - BOX SCORE

The College of the Sequoias held a slim three-point lead at the intermission after a well-matched opening half. The Bulldogs overcame an eight-point deficit and took their first lead of the frame on a go-ahead shot from beyond the arc Shawn Kelly with 10 minutes remaining in regulation. Teams traded baskets through the next five minutes of play, but the Giants put the game out of reach after capitalizing on a string of AHC turnovers down the stretch. 

Kelly led the Bulldogs on scoring with a season-high showing of 20 points while also taking on five rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Amari Stroud also finished in double figures after tacking on 14 points while Bryce Craver chipped in with nine points and eight assists. 

GAME TWO - ALLAN HANCOCK def. GAVILAN, 69-64 - BOX SCORE

The Bulldogs battled through a gritty second half to get back on track in game two after teams were tied at the half. Stroud led the way on day two with a 24-point, 16-rebound double-double performance. Obadiah Curtis and Noah Haaland also finished in double figures with 11 points and 10 points, respectively, while Kelly snagged 12 rebounds.